US Bridges

I 15 over Int Seiben

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 10M S Wolf Creek · Structure no. I00015216+04821

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Seiben is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Seiben in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,403 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,607 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Seiben
Location10M S Wolf Creek
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates46.88846, -112.11044
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,403 (2023)
Projected traffic2,607 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 over Int Seiben built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Int Seiben in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int Seiben carry?

About 2,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int Seiben?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Seiben?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.